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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.08, 1,458.68 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.08, 1,458.68 and 609.02 is: 840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.08 : 1,458.68 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.08/1,458.68 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.08x = 1,458.68 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.08x = 888,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,365.29/1,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.40

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